aviaamator #1261 Posted October 6, 2018 (edited) Johann! Cables are clearly not enough load when twisting, they look weakly twisted. Strands should fit snugly to each other. Try to take the cable in a vertical position and measure the maximum length of this part of the cable, the longer-the better! My cotton cable. Edited October 6, 2018 by aviaamator 3 mtaylor, EJ_L and kees de mol reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richmond #1262 Posted October 6, 2018 Just seen this log for the first time, your work is first rate, each step of the build is work of the finest craftsmanship. Absolutely superb! Richmond 3 mtaylor, aviaamator and EJ_L reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
archjofo #1263 Posted October 6, 2018 Hello aviaamator, Thanks for the hints, but I'm still learning rope making. I will try to twist the strands closer and stronger at the next tests. Hi Richmond, Thank you for your interest and your nice comment. 2 mtaylor and EJ_L reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtaylor #1264 Posted October 6, 2018 Johann, I are you giving the finished rope a final "pull" by hand after spinning. Grasping a length with your hand and giving it a sharp pull will help set the turns. 3 aviaamator, paulsutcliffe and EJ_L reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
archjofo #1265 Posted October 7, 2018 (edited) Hello Mark, thanks for the tip. I practice a lot, here are my modest results. Edited October 7, 2018 by archjofo 21 herask, tadheus, paulsutcliffe and 18 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cog #1266 Posted October 8, 2018 Not so modest Johann. If the fabric underneath would have looked like something more in scale, it could have been the real deal ... very convincing result Cheers 3 mtaylor, EJ_L and aviaamator reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferit KUTLU #1267 Posted October 8, 2018 Perfect as always... Do you replace the ropes (of buoy for example) already tied with the new ones? 2 mtaylor and EJ_L reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaager #1268 Posted October 8, 2018 For lnen yarn Etsy has sources - mostly Baltic Coloredworld LINENGRAPHY TheRawLinen the natural grey looks like hemp as it is. It is a bit fuzzy and adherence to diameter spec could be better, but it is linen. 2 mtaylor and EJ_L reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aviaamator #1269 Posted October 8, 2018 Johann! Super!!! 2 EJ_L and mtaylor reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
archjofo #1270 Posted October 8, 2018 Hello, thanks for the positive comments and the reference to a source of linen yarn. @Ferit KUTLU The ropes for the bouys are clothed. Therefore, I will leave this. But the other ropes will be replaced. 4 mtaylor, Ferit KUTLU, aviaamator and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeteB #1271 Posted October 8, 2018 (edited) Hi Johann - been a silent admirer of your superb work through the build to date - Your rope with the weathered shade you have achieved in this last post is to my eye a superb representation of the real article - well done - Cheers Pete Edited October 8, 2018 by PeteB typo 4 mtaylor, aviaamator, EJ_L and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
archjofo #1272 Posted October 19, 2018 (edited) Hello Pete, thank you for your appreciation of my work. A few days ago I received the linen yarn from Bockens NeL 120/2 and Goldschild NeL 100/3 and immediately struck a rope with 2 threads per hook. For the linen yarn of Goldschild NeL 100/3, this resulted in a rope with ø 0.75 mm (on the right in the picture) and for the linen yarn of Bockens NeL 120/2 a rope with ø 0.55 mm (left in the picture). These yarns are a lot thinner, like those already presented. This makes it possible to make even the thinnest ropes I need in the upper rigging for the La Crèole. Of course, practice is still required. It gets better from rope to rope; the experience is steadily increasing and it's even fun. Surely it will be even better, but for now from my point of view as good. Here are some more Experiments (left to right): DMC Ecru No. 100 6 x 3 rope diameter 1.40 mm; cotton DMC Ecru No. 80 6 x 3 rope diameter 1.50 mm; cotton DMC Ecru No. 80 8 x 3 rope diameter 1.65 mm; cotton DMC Ecru No. 100 1 x 2 rope diameter 0.45 mm; cotton Alterfil No. 120 2 x 3 rope diameter 0.58 mm; polyester Bock's No. 470 NeL 120/2 8 x 3 rope diameter 1.25 mm; linen Edited October 21, 2018 by archjofo 28 dvm27, paulsutcliffe, druxey and 25 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forlani daniel #1273 Posted October 22, 2018 Hi Johann, I agree with you the quality of the wires is very good, bravo. A greeting 3 mtaylor, archjofo and EJ_L reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dziadeczek #1274 Posted October 22, 2018 ALL ropes look fantastic to me! 4 archjofo, Gahm, mtaylor and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michael mott #1275 Posted October 24, 2018 Looks like you are well on your way with learning the ropes Johann. Michael 5 archjofo, cog, EJ_L and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeronimo #1276 Posted October 25, 2018 Hello Johann, a nice example picture of Alain Wernimont. Karl 10 pjofc4, archjofo, druxey and 7 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
archjofo #1277 Posted October 27, 2018 Hello Karl, Thank you for the interesting and insightful picture. I have not tried a cable laid left handed yet. For this I will need some practice. 4 EJ_L, paulsutcliffe, Jeronimo and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
archjofo #1278 Posted November 5, 2018 (edited) Hello, in the meantime, I have tested other yarns in different strengths. Meanwhile, the Irish linen yarn has arrived; one roll NeL 100/2 and two rolls NeL 90/2. The difference to the Swedish linen yarn can be seen on the next picture. Unfortunately, I can not compare the same strengths. However, there is some difference between the two yarns. I still have to find out how these differences will affect the finished rope. In the meantime I have equipped the "looper" with an engine. As you can see on the next picture, I practiced a lot. Edited November 19, 2018 by archjofo 25 Mirabell61, DORIS, druxey and 22 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michael mott #1279 Posted November 5, 2018 Nice pictures of the tests Johann. The clarity of the last shot is a bit deceptive regarding the sizes for me. The ropes are beautiful in and of themselves, could you post the picture of the ropes at a 1:1 scale for reference? Michael 2 Bob Legge and mtaylor reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dziadeczek #1280 Posted November 5, 2018 (edited) Gorgeous ropes, all of them! I wonder, did you try to twist any left handed ones as well from your threads? Fantastic looking ropewalk! Edited November 5, 2018 by Dziadeczek 1 aviaamator reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
archjofo #1281 Posted November 9, 2018 Hi Michael, I´m sorry, but next time I will specify a reference scale with. Hi Dziadeczek, so far, I have only made right handed ropes. I am still a beginner. First I have to learn the basics, then comes the Freestyle … 🙂 2 druxey and mtaylor reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aviaamator #1282 Posted November 9, 2018 (edited) Johann! Secure the three strands with the right twist, reverse the polarity of the motor connection, and make a rope with the left twist! Don't forget to add great weight! It'll work! The eyes are afraid, and hands do! Edited November 9, 2018 by aviaamator 1 mtaylor reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
archjofo #1283 Posted November 10, 2018 @aviaamator Thank you for encouraging me. I will try it soon. Today I made a very short video of rope making. LINK 5 mtaylor, aviaamator, Mirabell61 and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
archjofo #1284 Posted November 18, 2018 Hello, finally I have the confidence to make an anchor cable. Actually, the right handed rope should only consist of 3 strands. But for the first try it was so much easier. As a reference measure, I have set a metric ruler. On the next picture, the purchased cabel is attached to the anchor, next to it is the cabel made by me. On the next picture, the purchased cabel is attached to the anchor, next to it is the cabel made by me. 31 Jeronimo, DORIS, mtaylor and 28 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
druxey #1285 Posted November 18, 2018 Very nice results, Johann! 2 mtaylor and EJ_L reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
albert #1286 Posted November 18, 2018 Fantastic work Johann. 2 mtaylor and EJ_L reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gahm #1287 Posted November 19, 2018 Your ropes are absolutely beautiful - worthy for your wonderful model! 🙂 Thomas 2 mtaylor and EJ_L reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michael mott #1288 Posted November 19, 2018 Johann, Thank you for adding the scale it helps a great deal. your ropes look very good. Michael 2 EJ_L and mtaylor reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
archjofo #1289 Posted November 19, 2018 Hello druxey, Albert, Thomas and Michael, it's nice that you like the ropes. Thank you! Today I want to show you the first attempts to preserve the ropes. The ropes were dyed with stain powder (LINK) and after drying, impregnated with linseed oil or floor oil (darker ropes). The upper rope is only colored, not yet treated with oil and the lowest rope of unbleached linen yarn ist impregnated with varnish oil. 19 Valeriy V, Jeronimo, albert and 16 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jorge Diaz O #1290 Posted November 19, 2018 Hello, what a perfection, spectacular work, sir 2 Mirabell61 and Jeronimo reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
